Environmental Engineering Reference
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28.8 Summary
The inherently interconnected ability to effectively treat and distribute water as well as
generate clean energy presents a complex problem. In this chapter, a mini-review of water
withdrawal and consumption for various energy needs was presented. Challenges with
reducing water demands were discussed with potential technology solutions. Ideally,
technology development, focused on creating new solutions or fostering eficiency in pro-
duction and distribution of water and energy, as well as factually driven policy develop-
ment will be essential to creating viable and sustainable solutions.
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